In her own words

I'm at a place where I've achieved most of what I've wanted, up to this point. I have a job in the career field I've wanted to be a part of since I was seven and I love it; a supportive family and best friends I'm fortunate enough to have had around since I was 10/11 years old. I tend to be an impulsive person but luckily some rationale is usually present at the time impulsivity knocks so it hasn't gotten me in too much trouble. Most of the time, I work more hours in a week I feel anyone should but I do know how to prioritize my time. With that said, someone who can understand that and support my ambitions would be needed and appreciated.
I enjoy being active and you can usually find me on a volleyball court. It's my favorite past time and a great place to "zone out." Additionally, I can appreciate some yoga and I was pretty bummed when my yoga studio got rid of the yoga for athletes classes because I think all the other classes are a con. I will choose to spend my time on a court, field or gym over a studio any day of the week.
I'm looking for the guy that is self-aware, sensitive, family-oriented, humorous, knows what he wants in a partner, respectful of all people, honest, a little sarcastic, and ambitious. He must always have some goal, as I do not believe in coasting through life. If he happens to have a little creativity in him, that would be great. I want to find the guy I can be perfectly comfortable staying home with. I love to go out but I don't need to go out ALL the time to be content. I'd like to say I'm pretty quick-witted. I can mildly banter with the best and love it when I find someone that can keep up ;). I like a guy to take charge when it comes to dating. I'm fairly traditional in that sense. Initially, the most important thing to me is for a guy to have the want to make plans and then carry them through- it doesn't even matter what the plan is. To me, it separates that guy from the "lazy dater" that is so nonchalant about everything, and whom I can not get on board with and, right away, very turned off by.
Respect goes a long way and I don't believe in respect being earned- it must be given from the beginning and the other person work to keep it. Because I'm the type of person that initially respects and trusts another, I tend to also pay very close attention. I live by the thought of trusting what you say until your actions prove otherwise. One's actions never lie and also tend to fall out of line quicker than words would. Additionally, I realize everyone isn't for everyone and it's always been my attitude that it is perfectly okay. I wish more people would take on this attitude, when it came to dating, instead of being mean about it. I don't think this is a place to get offended.
A few things about me:
- I'm obsessed with the Olympics and I will make it a priority to go to Rio in 2016 so I won't have to rely on NBC for my coverage.
- I can't whistle.
- I don't go by Elise. My first name is actually Shannon.
- I really hate my kindle but my books take up more room than I'd like them to.
Good luck to you in finding what you're looking for.
-Shannon
Side note: I like the messages instead of the winks. Assertiveness is an attractive quality.

Sports & exercise

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Pets

I grew up with labs and vow to have another but I wouldn't feel good about leaving it in an apartment all day. Plus, I would have to have two of them and 850 sq. ft. just doesn't suffice.

Political views

Middle of the Road

Favorite hot spots

I live in Montrose which puts me close to everything.

Favorite things

My last name pronounced correctly when someone reads it for the first time, cold fronts in the spring/summer, thank you's from strangers when I hold a door open for them, real books as opposed to electronic ones, and humility

For fun

Some of the activities I like are top golf (I kind of suck), sand/court volleyball (I'm kind of awesome), looking for good coffee shops and coming up with the next idea for an epic office prank.

Last read

I tend to rotate through the literature on my shelves and read a few at a time. The last one I finished was Daisy Miller.

My dad's side is Catholic and my mom's side is Episcopal. Grew up in both and haven't officially claimed either.

Languages:

English

English

Education:

Bachelors degree

Bachelors degree, Graduate degree, PhD / Post Doctoral

I have a BFA in interior design. Lately, I've been thinking about going back to get a Master of Architecture in Environmental Design. However, I drive a Jeep so I may need to minimize the hypocrisy potential first.